Dec 3, 2020

Phyllis I. Patrick, 89, of New Boston passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 18, 1931 in Greenup County, Kentucky. A daughter of the late Lawrence and Clara (Miller) Hayes. Phyllis attended Clay High School and was employed as a manager for The Darling Dress Shop, Doores and Associates, and a nurse assistant...

Dec 2, 2020

Etta June Watson. Age 74 of South Webster went to be with the Lord December 2, 2020 at her home. She was born April 4, 1946 in South Webster to Joseph and Mishie (Slack) Belcher. Etta was a nurse's aide at Greenbrier Nursing Home for 21 years, and Hempstead Manor for 4. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, horseshoes, playing badminton,...

Dec 2, 2020

Lawrence Lee Royal 86, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday December 2, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born March 4, 1934 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William (Bill) and Dorothea (Smith) Royal.  He was a 1953 graduate of Washington Nile High School.  Lawrence proudly served in the US Marine Corp. ...

Dec 1, 2020

Dianna Kay Henry, 77, of South Webster passed away Tuesday December 1, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers Emergency Room. She was born March 19, 1943 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Issac and Chloe Pearl (Raynard) Queen. She was a former Cook with the South Webster Bloom Township Schools having retired with 37 years service. She was...

Nov 30, 2020

James Roy Kelley , 93, of Portsmouth graduated to Heaven. He a son of the late George and Inez (Wallace) Kelley. He attended Wayne High School, was a U.S. Navy WW II Veteran who loved The Lord with all his heart. Jim was a former Conductor with the N & W Railroad for 42 years, a member of the...

Nov 30, 2020

Beatrice Eldridge, 60, of Sciotoville  passed away November 30, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born September 28, 1960 to the late John and Dora (Smith) Pigg. She enjoyed woodworking, painting and working in her yard. Beatrice is survived by her longtime companion and fiancée, Sam Short; two daughters, Janet Eldridge of Portsmouth and Crystal (Randy) Miller...

Nov 28, 2020

John D. Baker, 82, of Wheelersburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday November 28, 2020 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born September 6, 1938 in Pikeville, KY. a son of the late Brice Baker and Goldie Baker Blackburn. John was a longtime Minister who loved to preach and spread the word of God...

Nov 28, 2020

Charles E. Vaughn Sr., 74 of New Boston passed away Saturday November 28, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born August 12, 1946 in Portsmouth a son of the late Walter and Norma (Garrett) Vaughn. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam, a 1964 graduate of Glenwood High School, a member of New Boston Eagles, loved...

Nov 26, 2020

Lonnie Cook Sr., 5 6 of South Webster passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 30, 1964 in Portsmouth to Jesse and Patsy Cook.  Lonnie graduated from South Webster High School in 1983.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and riding 4-wheelers.  His grandchildren were his pride and joy.  Lonnie's dog Miley...

Nov 26, 2020

Helen L. Walker, 89, of Wheelersburg passed away Thursday November 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 15, 1931 in Scioto Furnace a daughter of the late Edward and Cora (Aeh) Fenton. She was a 1948 graduate of South Webster High School, was of the Methodist Faith and loved Genealogy and The Red Hats group. She...

Nov 25, 2020

Roy Miller, 79, of Sciotoville Passed away Wednesday November 25, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Nov 22, 2020

Karen Renee Frasher, 66, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday November 22, 2020. Private arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Nov 20, 2020

Terri Anne Howard, 47, of New Boston passed away Friday November 20, 2020 at her residence. Private services are being handled by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Nov 20, 2020

Barbara Ann Harris, 71, of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 20, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.  She was born June 19, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio.  Barbara attended Rubyville Community Church, she loved cleaning, watching television and surfing the internet.  Barbara retired from housekeeping at SOMC.

Barbara is survived by her...

Nov 10, 2020

William D. Dickens, Sr. 72, of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday November 10, 2020. Private services are being handled by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in Wheelersburg.

Nov 9, 2020

Walter Russell Johnston Jr., 70 of Portsmouth passed away Monday November 9, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1950 in Maybrook, NY a son of the late Walter R. Johnston Sr. and Bertha (Varwig) Johnston Miller.

Walter was a self employed Care Giver, had worked at the Ohio Barge Co., RC Bottling...

Nov 9, 2020

Audrey I. Newsome, 93, of New Boston went to be with our Lord Monday, November 9, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was of the Baptist Faith.  Born April 24, 1927 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late George and Bertha (Wolfe) Bishop.  She was an avid reader, glorious homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Also,...

Nov 8, 2020

Darlene Elizabeth Smith, 85, of Sciotodale, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  She was born in Douglas, AZ, March 26, 1935 to the late Edward Henry and Sarah (Langford) Clark.   She worked several years as a nurse aid in long-term health facilities.  Darlene attended Sciotodale Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing and...

Nov 7, 2020

Janet Scharrell Stiles, 76, of South Webster, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  Janet was born in South Webster on May 2, 1944 to the late Addison and Janet (O'dell) Stiles.  Janet attended South Webster Community Church and worked at South Webster Schools as a bus driver and custodian, she also worked at...

Nov 5, 2020

Kenneth R. Joseph, 57, of Ironton passed away Thursday November 5, 2020 at a Cincinnati hospital. He was born January 27, 1963 in Mount Holly, NJ a son of Kenneth R. Joseph Sr. and Ann (Nickerson) Joseph. He was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School and Ohio University Athens. He was in the Telecommunications Field, loved his cats and...